JAN FRANSCHHOEK
Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List
Luxe Restaurant Awards Two Stars
DinePlan Top 20
In September 2026, Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen and La Motte Wine Estate return with a new season of JAN Franschhoek, a culinary journey curated by one of South Africa’s most acclaimed chefs.
This unique concept celebrates Jan Hendrik’s love of South African cuisine with a limited-time-only seasonal experience in the picturesque Cape Winelands.
Join us for an intimate gathering in a charming 19th-century farmhouse situated in the heart of the estate’s lavender fields.
Three-hours | 8-course seasonal tasting menu | Carefully selected wine pairings
Wednesday to Saturday | Only 20 seats per seating
The JAN Franschhoek Team
Kitchen and Back of House
HEAD CHEF – LARA VAN HEERDEN
Senior Chef de Partie – Cherone Fortuin
Prep Chef – Siphokazi Sokabo
Front of House
Host – Samuel Straw
Hostess – Sinethemba Mnqika
Housekeeper – Veronica Vukani
Housekeeper – Phumza Mabula
R45, Franschhoek, 7691
RECOGNITION
2026
Luxe Restaurant Awards: Two Luxe Stars
2025
Luxe Restaurant Awards: Two Luxe Stars
Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List: Best New Restaurants
DinePlan Reviewers’ Choice Awards 2025: Top 20
Inside Guide: Top 20 restaurants in Cape Town
2023
DinePlan Reviewers’ Choice Awards 2023: Newcomers
Due to the nature of the JAN Franschhoek experience, visiting the restaurant is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Guests will be seated together at a communal table regardless of the size of their booked party.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
We can accommodate reasonable dietary requirements indicated at the time of booking.
Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any dietary requirements or menu adaptations on the day of service.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations are confirmed when the full upfront payment has been secured.
Reservations that have not been secured with a full upfront payment within 72 hours of making your booking will be cancelled automatically.
Cancellations or changes made within 72 hours of the reserved date are non-refundable.
EXCLUSIVE RESERVATION OF JAN FRANSCHHOEK
JAN Franschhoek offers an exclusive reservation option for a maximum of 20 guests.
Bookings for the exclusive use of JAN Franschhoek can be made by emailing jan.franschhoek@la-motte.co.za
CONTACT
jan.franschhoek@la-motte.co.za
021 876 9115
HOURS
Wednesday to Saturday, with dinner starting at 18:30.
Guests should arrive at the La Motte meeting point at 18:00 on the reserved date.
Sunday lunches start at 12:30.
Guests should arrive at the La Motte meeting point at 12:00 on the reserved date.
More details will be communicated after booking confirmation